Technology

First responders gather to test, evaluate how drones can be used to communicate with large crowds

A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds

September 02, 2024 08:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence

Colo. county adds AI to reduce 911 wait times

Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve 911 operations and help with dispatcher shortage

August 28, 2024 12:06 PM

Search and Rescue

How to choose the best helmet-mounted camera for firefighting

Focus on heat resistance, video quality, durability, ease of use, cost and special features

August 23, 2024 10:55 AM

Matt Knollman

Flying cars in development for urban rescues

February 01, 2007 07:25 AM

Maine high school team builds a helper for firefighters

January 24, 2007 12:06 PM

Wireless-network grant aids Fire Department in Iowa

January 13, 2007 07:44 AM

Robot plane holds promise for fighting wildfires

December 06, 2006 09:16 AM

Pittsburgh goes on public safety gear spending spree

November 27, 2006 07:23 AM

High-tech gear gives first responders an edge

October 23, 2006 07:44 AM

Aerial mapping system aids Tenn. 911 dispatch center

October 17, 2006 08:38 AM

FDNY center monitors city on the big screen

September 26, 2006 07:16 AM

Monitoring vital signs goes space-age

August 09, 2006 08:09 AM

EDITORIAL: We have the technology for a more efficient emergency broadcast system

August 07, 2006 06:49 AM

Conn. Fire Department Uses ArcGIS to Optimize Incident Response

July 06, 2006 11:29 AM

OPINION: Helping first responders; Create a nationwide public-safety network

June 06, 2006 06:59 AM

Firefighters prepare high-tech arsenal for a scorching summer of wildfires

June 05, 2006 06:50 AM

Five years after Sept. 11, radio repeaters still rare in NYC skyscrapers

June 01, 2006 08:39 AM

EDITORIAL: Registry alerts rescuers to patients’ special needs

May 30, 2006 07:14 AM

Aerial-imaging becoming indispensable tool for public safety

May 08, 2006 12:49 PM

Dispatchers doubt 911 software’s safety

May 08, 2006 07:14 AM

New York City To Install GPS Systems In All Fire And EMS Vehicles

April 26, 2006 08:15 AM

Instant wireless networks developed for emergencies

April 18, 2006 06:15 AM

USGN and United Technologies Provide Update on All-Clear™ Progress

April 04, 2006 11:41 AM

New approval on transmitter aimed at saving firefighters from heart attacks

March 27, 2006 05:36 AM

3rd International Fire Ecology & Management Congress Nov. 13-17

March 15, 2006 10:57 AM

Pa. county’s new 911 system able to alert public

January 18, 2006 12:33 PM

Masimo® Debuts Rad-57™, the World’s First Monitor Capable of Noninvasively Measuring Carbon Monoxide Levels

January 10, 2006 11:38 AM

New technology will let Washington County, Wis., pinpoint callers’ location

December 07, 2005 11:03 AM

IAFC and Microsoft Collaborate To Enable the “21st Century Fire Department”

December 06, 2005 06:27 AM

Ox-Gen to sell safer oxygen systems

December 02, 2005 05:18 AM

Interoperability Emergency Standards Successfully Demonstrated

December 01, 2005 06:20 AM

Fire poles survive thanks to land values, tradition, efficiency

September 20, 2005 11:27 AM

New, Hi-Tech Communication Technology in Place, But is it Working?

July 05, 2005 11:36 PM

Technology

The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new firefighting technologies, including improved emergency communications, advances in PPE, new fire apparatus and high-tech EMS technologies.